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Photography is Poetry

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Photography is Art

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Photography is Emotion

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Meet the Photographer

Hello!  My name is Lesley and I'm delighted you're here.

At Golden Paws Photography, we specialize in timeless dog photography and heartfelt family portraits designed to preserve the moments that matter most.  From playful paws and quiet cuddles to genuine family connection, every session is approached with patience, warmth, and an artistic eye for emotion and detail.  We also offer branding sessions, small event photography, and rescue dog portraits; creating imagery that feels authentic, polished, and full of heart.

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A girl sits with a cat while a pug in a pink outfit stands on a stool in a Valentine's Day themed photo shoot.
Two children pose with Santa Claus and two dogs dressed in holiday bandanas in a festive Christmas photo.
A beagle sits beside Santa Claus in a decorated Christmas holiday pet portrait photo session.
A couple kisses while holding their golden dog on a stone wall beside a scenic lake in autumn.
A smiling couple poses with their dog in a red sweater near tall reeds by a lakeside.
A Yorkshire Terrier wearing a bow tie stands on a porch while a woman sits with a small dog behind.
A woman in a floral dress sits on a kitchen floor laughing while three small dogs play around her.
A circular bird bath filled with frozen water and preserved autumn maple leaves rests on a bed of fallen leaves.
A golden and black mixed breed dog sits attentively wearing a red collar with a gold tag.
Fluffy black and white Pomeranian dog sitting upright against a neutral beige studio background.
Large fluffy black long-haired dog lying down on white surface in studio setting.
Senior light-colored Labrador mix dog with red collar smiling against lavender background.
Wooden shelves stocked with assorted natural pet treats and snacks in a pet supply store.
Wooden retail shelves displaying colorful packaged pet treats and jarred dog snacks in a store.
Vibrant red cosmos flower with yellow center resting on rustic wooden surface outdoors.
Close-up of a red ladybug with black spots crawling on a wooden surface with bokeh background.
Stunning autumn lake reflection with colorful fall foliage trees at golden hour sunset.
Colorful fallen autumn leaves floating in clear shallow water over rocks and moss.

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There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.

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(Robert Frank)
Smiling brunette woman in white floral lace dress sitting in a wicker egg chair.

 

About Me

Who is Lesley?

A happy tan dog wearing a floral cape costume sits and smiles against a beige studio background.

 

Portfolio

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A fluffy golden dog wearing a harness stands on a sandy beach with ocean waves behind.

 

Remie

The soul behind Golden Paws

Two cats, one white tabby and one orange, affectionately nuzzle heads together in warm sunlight.

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Let's turn your stories and life into soulful portraits, windows into the past that you can look into, in the future.

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